Charles Stern

Charles Stern is a startup founder turned software engineer with a passion for delivering technically elegant solutions to pressing societal issues.

With extensive experience as a Data Infrastructure Engineer at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Charles focuses on creating open-source software to analyze large-scale climate data, currently contributing to Pangeo Forge.

Known for his commitment to technical excellence, Charles excels in software engineering practices like CI/CD, linting, type checking, and designing for maintainability.

As a co-founder and former CPO of FormaPath, Inc., a medical device startup, Charles brings a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and patenting, especially in the field of cancer diagnosis.

Charles thrives in collaborative environments, bridging the gap between engineering and practical applications that impact people's lives positively.

His educational background spans various disciplines, including East Asian Studies, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Mandarin Chinese, Religion, and Plant Propagation.

Charles has held key roles in organizations such as Allen Institute for AI (AI2), Broken Arrow Nursery, Farm Catskills, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

His expertise extends to horticulture, translation, market analysis, and community outreach, showing a diverse set of skills and interests.